Background
Somerville, Harry Philip was born on March 19, 1889 in New York City. Son of Richard and Ellen J. (Winters) Somerville.
Somerville, Harry Philip was born on March 19, 1889 in New York City. Son of Richard and Ellen J. (Winters) Somerville.
Educated elementary schools, New York.
;Joan (Mistress Wm. F. Stafford, Junior). Married second, May E. Thorp, September 29, 1954.
In real estate work, 1919-1925. Managing director Hotel Breton Hall, New York City, 1925-1928, Hotel Sagamore, Rochester, New York, 1928-1932, receiver of latter, 1932-1938. Managing director Willard Hotel, Washington, 1932-1942.
Joined Broadcast Music, Inc., copyright music licensing, New York City, as director hotel relations, 1944, later vice president, until 1960.
Served as Lieutenant, 69th Infantry, New York Guard, 1919. Member Society of Genesee: honorary. Member International Identification Association Knights of Columbus (4°), life.
Clubs: Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Alfalfa, Early Birds Breakfast.
Married Josephine C. Desmond, September 21, 1915 (deceased.; married second, May E. Thorp, September 29, 1954.